May 03 / 13.40 Pontefract

13.40

Good To Soft

Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Handicap (Round 3)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Handicap (Round 3)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

Form: 177-51 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on turf when making all to score in good style over C&D last week (good to soft); well drawn and should go well under a penalty.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

21

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Reigning Profit

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

5lb lower than last winning mark and came close to taking advantage when finding only Vantheman too strong at Hamilton (5f, good) last week; meets that rival on 5lb better terms; should be involved in the shake-up once more.

12/1

2nd

11

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Reigning Profit

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner who boasts a good record at this time of year; will always be reliant on some luck given his hold-up style, which he hasn't had this year; on a handy mark when things do fall his way again, though, and is one to consider.

6/1

5th

7

(10)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Reigning Profit

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Trouble in running on both AW starts last month and same story at Pontefract last time, in the circumstances doing well to finish eighth of 13 from 4lb out of the handicap; he has a good record at Pontefract but could play a leading role off his proper mark today if getting the breaks.

8/1

Form: 66-243 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has been running creditably over 5f on the AW this year; just as effective on turf and is one with a chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(1)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Mews House

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Rebecca Menzies

Without a win since May 2023 when previously trained by this yard and he's since dropped a long way in the weights; below his best at Catterick (6f, soft; first-time visor) a week ago and needs to get back on track.

16/1

6th

8

(9)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Mews House

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Course record of 3-9 includes a nose defeat of Quercus off topweight in this race in 2022 (good to firm); 5lb wrong this time and effectiveness on soft or worse untested since September 2021; debuted visor no certainty to inspire, all seven wins having been gained free of headgear.

15/2

16/1

Form: 9708-7 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Only turf win was at Hamilton on juvenile debut (5f, good) when with Kevin Ryan; not disgraced on stable debut on AW in March but others stronger.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

11

(9)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Ben Macdui

9st 3lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Form dipped sharply the last twice, so needs to bounce back in a major way; however, looks difficult to dismiss, having scored over C&D (off 3lb lower) on last AW appearance.

12/1

9th

5

(15)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Ben Macdui

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Smart earlier in career, when acting on soft; revived since wind surgery, winning on AW then a luckless third at Beverley (5f, good); however, he finished nearer last than first at Ayr since and left on the same mark.

12/1

15th

10

(16)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Ayr

Ben Macdui

9st 8lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

In great form since having wind surgery, winning at Newcastle (AW) then unlucky third at Beverley (good; would likely have won with clearer run); raised only 1lb for latest effort and commands respect.

7/1

Form: 64-749 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
On a losing run of 24 and was well beaten at Thirsk on this year's turf debut; most of his best form on good/good to firm so has plenty to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(4)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

18:30 Pontefract

Indian Sounds

8st 10lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Paul Midgley

Clear signs of a return to form in big field at Thirsk last month, finishing third (best of the near-side runners); defied a 7lb higher mark in this contest last year (good to firm) on sole start under Elle-May Croot; respected.

7/2

3rd

9

(18)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Indian Sounds

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

taken down early

33/1

3rd

9

(18)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Indian Sounds

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

taken down early, raced near side

33/1

Form: 0/78-8 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; bought for 30,000gns last July; didn't show a great deal on reappearance/stable debut at Beverley last month (5f, good to soft, first-time tongue-tie) when an 80-1 shot and needs to improve markedly on that to feature.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(4)

5th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Ripon

Ernest Rutherford

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

On a career-low mark and there's been a couple of hints of promise this year, but he's 0-17 since winning on his debut in 2021 and others have more compelling credentials; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

11/1

7th

7

(9)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Ripon

Ernest Rutherford

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

He's won just one of his 17 starts and has a regressive profile; however, he kept on for a fair sixth of 13 at Catterick (5f, good) last time and this step back up to 6f is worth a go; not discounted.

6/1

6th

5

(12)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Ernest Rutherford

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-11 and inconsistent for current stable but may benefit from the drop back to Class 6; runner-up off 11lb higher in this grade last June; good chance if back to that form.

10/1

6th
5 (1)
Muker

20/1

Form: 6090-0 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Smart juvenile for Phil Makin but has regressed and was a long way behind Huddle Up for another new yard at Thirsk 11 days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

14

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Muker

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Multiple winner, including here; quiet this season but it was the same last campaign before he won on his third outing; handy mark.

20/1

17th

1

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Muker

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Eight-time winner, including twice over C&D; shaped as if retaining ability when eighth of ten at Nottingham (40-1) on return but may need another run to put him spot-on.

20/1

8th

7

(10)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Muker

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Eight-time winner but reappearance record suggests he's probably best watched on this seasonal debut, unless the market speaks positively.

20/1

7/2

Form: 403962 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Course winner in 2021 (6f, good to firm) who is just as effective over a stiff 5f and on soft ground; fair second at Catterick (6f, soft) last week and worth considering.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(13)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:27 Redcar

Motawaazy

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has tumbled down the weights in the past year but rather struggled in four runs back following wind surgery; hard to enthuse about.

12/1

5th

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Thirsk

Motawaazy

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

soon disputed lead, led narrowly over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon lost second, weakened final furlong

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: /750-2 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; has won over 5f and 6f and made a sound stable debut when runner-up at Thirsk last month (6f, soft; third has won since); good claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(3)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

13:43 Nottingham

Huddle Up

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jack Jones

towards rear

7/1

6th

7

(3)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

13:43 Nottingham

Huddle Up

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jack Jones

towards rear, outpaced 2f out, kept on final 110yds, never on terms

7/1

5

(5)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:38 Nottingham

Huddle Up

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

5f-6f winner when trained in Ireland, including on heavy; placed in all four starts for this trainer but needs to pull out a bit more for a first British success.

4/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £14.35
Tricast £78.40

Selections

RP Ratings:

Reigning Profit

SPOTLIGHT:

Huddle Up

POSTDATA:

Mews House

The Times:

Ben Macdui

Telegraph:

Motawaazy

TOPSPEED:

Indian Sounds

Daily Mail:

Reigning Profit

Daily Mirror:

Reigning Profit

The Sun:

Reigning Profit

The Star:

Reigning Profit

Daily Record:

Reigning Profit

The Guardian:

Huddle Up

D Express:

Mews House